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Omnipresent provides global employment solutions and professional employment organisation (PEO) services for companies looking to grow and build out a global team in Hong Kong. Traditional methods of establishing global employment and subsidiaries in Hong Kong typically take months and can incur heavy costs. Omnipresent’s global employment solutions and PEO services is helping hundreds of organisations onboard new employees in Hong Kong in a matter of days with full compliance of local labour laws. We use a tech-forward approach to streamline the process.
Employer costs include Mandatory Employee Compensation Insurance. Use the OmniCalculator to estimate costs or contact us for further information.
The rate of personal taxation varies depending on the income tax bracket the individual belongs to. This ranges between 2% - 17%.
Generally no restrictions (average working week is 50 hours). Overtime is optional.
Please note that the below information covers national holidays and should be used for informative purposes only and not as a guarantee for payroll purposes. While we strive to offer you accurate information, public holidays are subject to frequent changes and can be dependent on regional differences. Should you need more detailed information on public holidays, please consult the government pages of the state and/or the local municipality of your employee.
2 paid sick days for each completed month during the first year of employment, 4 paid sick days for each completed month thereafter. Max. 120 days. Paid by employer at 80% average daily salary.
Maternity: 14 weeks paid. Paid by employer at 80% of the average daily wages.
Paternity/Parental: 5 days paid paternity leave. Paid by employer at 80% of average daily wages. No statutory regulations on parental leave.
7-14 working days annual leave depending on years of continuous service +PH. Full entitlement kicks in after 1 year of continuous employment.
Carryover - The employee is entitled to use any outstanding annual leave within the next 12 months of the leave year.
If an employee has 2+ years service and is laid off, dismissed by redundancy, or the employment contract of a fixed term expires without being renewed by reason of redundancy the employer must pay 2/3 of a month's wages/year of service, or 2/3 of HKD 22,500, whichever is less.
Termination in Hong Kong is simple. No statutory requirement for reason for dismissal, however employees with continuous employment of 2 years or more are protected against unreasonable dismissal.
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The benefits of growing a global team and finding the best talent anywhere in the world are endless. It’s important to note that labour laws and regulations in Hong Kong are strict with penalties for non-compliance. Let our team take care of the global employment solutions such as payroll, benefits, compliance, taxes, and admin so you can focus on growing your business. We are here to help you every step of the way.
Omnipresent makes it easy to hire, pay, and support your international team with our top-notch services including our global EOR & PEO services. Book a call with us to start building your global team today. Book a call with us to start building your global team today.
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